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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.87, 6,023.46 and 2,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.87, 6,023.46 and 2,771.24 is: 4,151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.87 : 6,023.46 = 2,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.87/6,023.46 = 2,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.87x = 6,023.46 × 2,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.87x = 16,692,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692,453.29/4,020.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.45

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